Explosions Rock Zagreb Amid New Croatian Capital Attacks
Briefs report blasts in downtown Zagreb kill at least five as Serbs target the capital with rocket propelled cluster bombs. An official alert is issued while Croatia's offensive along the Zagreb Belgrade highway raises fears of a wider war and possible Serbian involvement.
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Clinton embargo plan faces foreign opposition and U.S. company harm
President Clinton's order tightening the U S trade embargo against Iran draws little support abroad and criticism in Congress as likely to hurt American firms more than Tehran. Rep Toby Roth Republican Wisconsin warned that extending the ban to foreign firms would backfire.
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Rwanda Starts Trial of First Genocide Army Suspects
In Kigali the Rwandan government opened trials for 11 soldiers from the Tutsi dominated army accused of crimes against civilians. The defendants entered a stark courtroom in fatigues with insignia removed, guarded by peers as Justice Minister Nkibito called the proceedings a milestone toward restoring normal life after last year’s genocide that left about 500,000 dead.
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Prospects for US Japan auto talks grow dim in Vancouver
In Vancouver the United States and Japan face a stalemate over extending voluntary purchasing plans for Japanese automakers to buy U S parts. Clinton administration demands purchasing commitments plus dealer network expansion and loosened Japanese inspection rules while Hashimoto seeks to drop the purchasing requirement.
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Imprisoned Americans Hospitalized in Iraq
The State Department says two Americans imprisoned in Iraq were hospitalized with chest pains. A Polish diplomat serving as U S interests in Baghdad has been asked to visit the hospital immediately. Details on their conditions were not released.
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Nations drift as weak leaders fail to act in survey
In a March completion the International Institute for Strategic Studies flags global governance crisis. Weak leaders across continents face domestic distraction, while U.S. stance on Iraq and Iran stands as a rare firm line. Clinton’s 1994 actions are noted with concern over subsequent retreat.
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